Senior Manager Payroll & Absence Workstream Lead

Contract: Full-time 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Closing date: 28th August 2026
Recruitment Partner: Katrina

Wereembarking on anPeopleTransformation journey modernising our technology to create a simpler more seamless experience across Boots. Through our HR Transformationprogrammewellimprove our ways of working to make it easier to support colleagues through key moments in their careers while enabling better access to information and more effective support across the business.

This is an exciting time to join us. Youll play a key part in delivering meaningful change that will benefit over 50000 colleagues across Boots helping to embed new technology and ways of working that will support our colleagues and the business for years to come.

In this pivotal role you will oversee the successful delivery of the Payroll module and absence processes within Core HCM. Youll lead a talented team ensuring high-quality process design and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. Your expertise will guide our business architects and process specialists while you work closely with stakeholders to create effective colleague-focused processes.

• Lead the successful delivery of the Payroll module and absence processes within Core HCM from design through to testing deployment and hypercare managing priorities risks dependencies and milestones.
• Provide leadership and direction to Business Architects and Process Specialists ensuring consistent high-quality process design across your workstream.
• Coach and support your team creating an environment where people can collaborate learn and deliver their best work.
• Work closely with Process Owners and business stakeholders to define future processes that are simple effective with colleague experience at the forefront.
• Collaborate with IT Change Reporting Data Migration and wider programme teams to deliver integrated solutions across the People programme.

• A strong knowledge and experience of Payroll processes.
• A strong track record of leading large-scale business transformation HR transformation or technology implementation programmes.
• Experience managing complex workstreams delivering outcomes through cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate support and guide teams through change.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex information and engage colleagues at all levels.

• Experience improving business processes and embedding new ways of working.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on creating simpler more effective experiences for colleagues.

At Boots we believe in your potential. Youll have the opportunity to grow your career within a supportive environment that champions learning and development. Your contributions will be valued and youll be encouraged to take ownership of your professional journey.

Rewards designed for you

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 12% company contribution)
• Generous employee discounts for you and a family member
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
• Access to free 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health our Employee Assistance Programme.

Theres lots more in our benefits and discounts MyBoosts there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only.

At Boots were proud to be an equal opportunity employer creating a place where everyone feels welcome supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included they thrive so were committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.If you apply our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time we are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.

We hope to hear from you brilliant with Boots.



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Workstream Lead Process Owner